The W.E.B. Du Bois Honor Society
The W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society, established in 1991, is named for the black scholar, editor, and author of The Souls of Black Folk, who set high standards for educating African-Americans in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The DuBois Society supports, guides, and encourages member involvement in other leadership and honorary organizations at Florida State University. Letters of invitation will be sent to eligible students at least once each academic year.
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Advisor: Lisa Jackson, lisa.a.jackson@fsu.edu, (850) 644-9699
Omicron Delta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa is the national leadership honor society for faculty and students. The society was founded in 1914 and came to Florida State University in 1950. The society recognizes achievement in scholarship; athletics; social, service, and religious activities; campus government; journalism, speech, and mass media; and creative and performing arts. The Florida State University circle has been named “Circle of Distinction.” Applications are sought twice a year, and members are chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and service.
Advisor: Bridgid Shannon bpshannon@fsu.edu (850) 645-8782
Mortar Board
Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes students for distinguished achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service. In 1931, the Torchbearer chapter of Mortar Board was established on the campus of FSCW, the forerunner of Florida State University. Each year Mortar Board sponsors and participates in events to provide service, advance the spirit of scholarship, and facilitate cooperation among honor societies. Invitations are sent to eligible students annually.
Advisors: TBD
Garnet Key Honor Society (Panama City, FL campus)
Garnet Key Honor Society of the FSU Panama City campus, founded in 1986, recognizes students primarily for service and scholarship, but also for spirit and leadership. Activities are generally service projects and functions for the Panama City campus. Applicants must meet academic eligibility criteria.
Website: https://pc.fsu.edu/dsa/involvement/leadership/gkhs
The Hispanic Honor Society
The Hispanic Honor Society was formed in the Fall term of 1992 to recognize academic excellence among students of Hispanic heritage and those interested in Hispanic/Latin culture. It is a multicultural, scholastic/leadership society that promotes participation in and collaboration with other campus organizations, honors societies, and service organizations that serve the Tallahassee community. Letters of invitation will be sent out to eligible students during the Fall semester of each academic year.
Advisor: Dr. Robinson Herrera, rherrera@fsu.edu, (850)644-9538
Garnet and Gold Key
Garnet and Gold Key, founded in 1924, is the oldest leadership honorary society on the FSU campus. The society was formed to recognize the spirit of service, leadership, and loyalty. Eligible students can apply twice a year for membership. Membership is granted on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and a diversified leadership experience.
Advisor: Craig Filar, cfilar@fsu.edu, (850) 644-7596
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) represents the top 1% of student leaders living on campus as Florida State University’s only Residence Hall Honors Society. The Garnet and Gold Chapter of NRHH leads initiatives that support community service, recognition, leadership development, and scholastic achievement. Members serve to recognize, develop, and encourage outstanding leadership within the residential halls of FSU.
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Advisor: Katelyn Bittinger, kbittinger@fsu.edu, (850) 645-0956